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Production Worker/General Labor

Silgan · Rochelle, IL · $23.51–$27.02 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a job where you worked with your hands and stayed active all day.

What they are checking: Whether they're ready for physical work and enjoy it.

What does keeping a work area safe, clean and organized look like to you?

What they are checking: Whether they see housekeeping as important, since the posting stresses it.

The plant has a Drive to Zero Injuries focus. What's one safety habit you never skip?

What they are checking: Whether they have real safety habits and take them seriously.

Tell me about a time you showed up and worked hard even when the job was tough.

What they are checking: Whether they have the work ethic and dependability the posting values.

How do you get along with coworkers when the work gets stressful?

What they are checking: Whether they keep a positive attitude and work well with a team.

Where would you like to grow at a company like this?

What they are checking: Whether they have interest in learning skills that lead to advancement.

What would you do

This is 12-hour shifts, four on and four off, and you may work days or nights. How does that work for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the schedule flexibility the plant needs.

You're asked to help with a task you don't know how to do. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask for guidance and show willingness to learn.

What would you do if you saw a spill or hazard in a walkway?

What they are checking: Whether they would fix it or report it right away instead of walking past.

A supervisor gives you feedback on how you did a task. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they take correction well and adjust how they work instead of getting defensive.

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The full job description

As published by Silgan.

Pay is: $23.51-$27.02 per hour depending on duties assigned Shift: 4-On/4-Off, 12-hour shifts. You may work days or nights depending on production necessity. Keep Our Facility Running. Support Production. Build Your Career. Looking for a hands-on career with a stable company that values safety, teamwork, and hard work? Join Silgan Containers, America's largest metal food packaging producer, and become an important part of the team that helps maintain our facility, support plant operations, and keep production moving safely and efficiently. We're looking for a Production General Laborer who enjoys working with their hands, staying active throughout the day, and taking pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized manufacturing environment. No specialized maintenance experience is required. We value dependable employees with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. What We Offer You: • Starting pay • $0.80/hour night shift differential • Overtime opportunities • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance • 401(k) with up to a 3% company match • Graduated vacation + paid holidays • Opportunities for advancement and career growth • A safety-focused culture committed to protecting our employees through our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative • The opportunity to develop valuable mechanical and manufacturing skills in an essential industry What You'll Do: • The potential to learn different positions like: Forklift, Packer, Quality Analyst, Stacker, and Sorter amongst other opportunities! • Follow all safety policies and procedures • Operate forklifts safely and maintain a clean, organized work environment • Support maintenance and facility projects using hand and power tools • Assist with equipment installation, movement, assembly, and repair activities • Help maintain hazardous material, compressor, and utility areas • Perform pallet repair, painting, housekeeping, and general plant upkeep • Maintain plant grounds, including mowing, trimming, trash removal, and snow removal • Identify and report equipment issues, leaks, or unsafe conditions • Participate in training activities and assist with other duties as assigned We Need You To Have: • High school diploma or GED • Manufacturing experience preferred • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally Who We Are: Silgan Containers is America's largest metal food packaging producer, providing essential packaging for the food supply chain. We're also committed to building a more sustainable future. Silgan is working to reduce our carbon footprint, increase renewable energy use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and divert waste from landfills. Our metal packaging products are recyclable, helping support a more sustainable food supply chain. Join Silgan Containers in Rochelle, IL and build a career with a company that values safety, teamwork, and growth. Apply today! LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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